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Job Title: Launch WPI Specialist

Location: Detroit, MI

Job Type: 12+Months Contract / Full Time

Job Description:

• The Launch WPI (Workplace Integration) Specialist is responsible for the daily execution activities of the WPI process in the launch process.
• This includes overall launch Master Planning, KPI tracking, coordination of workshops, managing issues and escalation, and developing recovery plans.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ensuring World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles are utilized within the launch process.
• Track Launch KPI's and report out at the executive level
• Develop, update, and report out on Master Plan deliverables
• Coordinate and lead workshops to resolve major issues
• Lead issue resolution meetings with stakeholders and escalate priority concerns
• Ensure WCM principles are adhered to during WPI process
• Identification of critical processes and develop solutions
• Administration of WCM/WPI Checklist to ensure launch readiness

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing
• WCM / Lean Principle experience
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong process and systems focus; Risk Management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work on cross-functional teams
• Excellent analytic, communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent oral and written skills
• High proficiency in all Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Word) and some working knowledge of G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Highly motivated self-starter and change agent
• Excellent leader skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Launch experience associated with a new vehicle launch will be a significant benefit
• Some CAD experience a plus.